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July 16-22, 2008

Contents

• Featured events
• This week’s events – Stage and Concerts / More Live Music / Downtown Dining/Entertainment/Business promotions/ Miscellaneous Events / Kids / Sports
• Classes, conferences, meetings, and workshops
• Literature/Art – Museums and galleries
• Coming up/HP Pavilion schedule
• Traffic Tips
• Download the 2008 Downtown San Jose Summer Events Brochure

Featured Events

Flogging Molly at Metro's Music in the Park this Thursday
Flogging Molly free concerts at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.  Come celebrate the 20^th season with us with good food and great music.  Congratulations to our 20^th Anniversary Contest winners. Thursdays-Sept 4.  5:30-9:15 pm.  Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos streets.  www.sjdowntown.com/Music_in_the_Park.html or www.youtube.com/sjdowntownassoc

Cinema San Pedro - 8 weeks of 8 genres Wednesdays in San Pedro Square

Cinema San Pedro brings free movies at dusk every Wednesday showing a different genre each week.  This week, bring your lawn chair or blanket for the cult film Harold and Maude (PG).  Come early and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in San Pedro Square then catch the pre-show entertainment, a free magic show with Patrick Reed.  Join us, and kick your feet up while you laugh your head off as we launch the next movie at Cinema San Pedro.  We promise, the streetlights will be turned off prior to future screenings.  Sorry about the glitch our first week at "American Graffiti."  Pre-screening entertainment begins at 8 pm.  For a complete movie schedule visit www.sjdowntown.com

Saturday - Movies and Music at Cinema St. James featuring Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Cinema St. James begins another season of free movies at dusk this Saturday sing along to the candy-filled adventure, Will Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (PG-1971).  Come early at 7:30 p.m. and try to qualify for the Loompaland Olympics.  Events include the Oompa Loompa bubble gum chewing competition and a brain-freeze Slurpee challenge.  The first 100 people will receive a free Beard Papa's cream puff, some of which will have "Golden Tickets" good for Beard Papa's gift certificates.  It's BYOC(or B) - Bring Your Own Chair(or Blanket) kick back and relax in the beautiful and historic St. James Park.  Check out the complete movie schedule at www.sjdowntown.com

This week’s events

Stage and Concerts

Wednesday - Comedy at the Improv: The Unfiltered Underground - A mix of stand-up comedy, musical comedy and spoken word performances by Bay Area underground performers.  8 pm. 62 S.  Second St.  $10, 280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose/home/index.aspx

Wednesday-Sunday and Tuesday - Reduced Shakespeare: All the Great Books (Abridged) - The literary canon explodes when London's longest-running comedy troupe zips through the world's greatest books.  11 am Wed; 8 pm Wed-Fri; (3 pm only this Sat) and 8 pm Sat; 2 pm Sun ; (7 pm only this Sun); and 7:30 Tue.  Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio.  $31-$44, 367-7255 or www.sjrep.com

Thursday-Saturday through August 24 - City Lights Theater Company presents "Hair" - The love rock anti-musical about a group of young people in New York who came together to change the world.  Thurs-Sat 8 pm.  City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St.  $15-$40, 295-4200 or www.cltc.org

Thursday-Sunday - Comedy at the Improv presents Mitch Fatel - Fatel engages audiences with his mischievous dialog and has been featured on several late night shows.  Fatel also has his own half hour stand up special on Comedy Central and is in negotiations with several networks for his new TV show.  8 pm Thurs; 8 pm and 10 pm Fri; 7 pm and 9 pm Sat; and 7 pm Sun.  62 S. Second St.  $16-$18, 280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose/home/index.aspx

Friday - Coldplay "Viva la Vida" Summer Tour - Coldplay's long awaited tour finally arrives to San Jose featuring music from their latest album "Viva la Vida" and past favorites. 7:30 pm. Hp Pavillion, 525 W. Santa Clara St.  $47.50-$97.50, www.coldplay.com

Friday and Saturday - ComedySportz - See competitive improvisational teams perform. Fri, 9 pm (family friendly) and 11 pm (adult-oriented).  Sat, 7 pm and 9 pm (both family friendly). Camera 3 Theater, 288 S. Second St.  $7-$15. 985-5233 or www.national-comedy.com

Tuesday - Comedy at the Improv presents Century 21 Champion Foundation Comedy Night - Enjoy a night full of comedy and support the Century 21 Champion Foundation in their efforts to continue making positive contributions to our surrounding community.  8 pm.  62 S. Second St.  $10, 445-4105 or 445-4124

More Live Music 

Wednesday - Music at Voodoo Lounge - Meta Bear, Vae Victis, Sarah Jane, The Arcadists. 9 pm.  14 S.  Second St. $5-$7, 286-8636 or www.voodooloungesj.com

Wednesday-Sunday- Live music at Poor House Bistro - Wed: Ron Thompson Trio (6-9 pm).  Thurs: Lara Price with Yesterday's Band (6-9 pm).  Fri: Pat Chase with The Jump Kings (6-10 pm).  Sat: JC Smith Blues Band (6-10 pm).  Sun: Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic (2-6 pm).  91 S.  Autumn St.  292-5837 or www.poorhousebistro.com

Wednesday-Friday - Live music at Circle of Palms - Enjoy lunch outside while listening to a variety of local musicians. Wed: Latin/folk music with Sabrosito.  Thurs: American oldies, classics and pop with GTO.  Fri: Reggae/calypso/island music with Lemo.  11:45 am- 1:45 pm.  120 S. Market St.  Free

Thursday-Friday - Live music at South First Billiards - Thurs: Soulfully Flyy Sessions.  Fri: TBD.   420 S. First St.  294-7800 or www.sofapool.com

 Thursday-Saturday - Music at Azucar Latin Bistro - Various artists, call for details.  9 pm-midnight.  71 E. San Fernando St.  293-1121 or www.azucarsj.com

Thursday - Live Jazz at the Vault Ultra Lounge - Various artists.  4:30-7:30 pm. 81 W. Santa Clara St.  298-1112 or www.vaultultralounge.com
 
Thursday - Live Jazz at the Loft Bar and Bistro - Various artist.  9 pm.  90 S.  Second St. 291-0677 or www.loftbarandbistro.com

Thursday- Saturday - Live music at Gordon Biersch - Various arstists.   Gordon Biersch, 33 E. San Fernando St.   Free, 294-6785 or www.Gordonbiersch.com

Thursday-Saturday - Jazz at the Hedley Lounge - Thurs: The Russo-Albert's Trio. Fri: wally Schnalle.  Sat: Ed Johnson and Nova Tempo.  8:30 pm-12:30 am Thurs-Sat. Hedley Lounge, inside Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St.  Free. 286-1000 or www.hoteldeanza.com

Thursday-Friday - Live music at Smoke Tiki Lounge - Thurs: Joint Chiefs; Fri: jake Mackey and The Muddy Suns.  6 -10 pm.  152 Post St.  292-4266 or www.SmokeTiki.com

Friday-Saturday - Live music at the San Pedro Square - Fri: Latin guitar and jazz musician Carey Evans.  Sat: Reggae/calypso/island music with Lemo.  5 pm- 7 pm.  San Pedro Square.  Free

Friday-Sunday - Live music at Agenda Restaurant - Salsa band Julio Bravo's Orquestra Salsabor.  7-9 pm. 399 S. First St.  Free.  287-3991 or www.agendarestaurant.com

Friday-Saturday - Jazz at Paragon Restaurant and Bar - Fri: Scott Miller Trio and Sat: Len Patterson Trio.  7-11:30 pm.  211 S. First St.  Free.  282-8881 or www.paragonrestaurant.com
 
Friday-Saturday - A Perfect Finish Wine and Dessert Bar - Fri: Kirk Tamura.  Sat: Quisimodal.  9 pm.  55 S. First St.  Free, 288-6000 or www.apfwinebar.com
 
Friday-Tuesday - Music at Johnny V's - 8 pm. 31 E. Santa Clara St.  947-8470 or www.myspace.com/johnnyvslivemusic

Friday-Saturday - Music at the Blank Club - Fri: Agent Orange, The Sore Thumbs and The Lowdowns ($10).  Sat: The Guana Bats ($10).   9 pm.  44 S. Almaden Ave.  292-5265 or www.theblankclub.com

Sunday and Tuesday - Music at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub - Traditional Irish Seisun, toe-tapping music.  5 pm.  Free, 947-8007 or www.oflahertyspub.com

Downtown Dining / Entertainment / Business promotions

Daily through August 10 - Tickets are now on sale for the Comcast "San Jose Jazz Festival" - The festival will feature hundreds of bands on 10 stages in downtown San Jose.  The festival is scheduled August 8-10th.  $10 per day or $25 for three-day admission.  Children ages 12 and under receive free admission.  To purchase tickets visit www.sanjosejazz.org/festival2008

Daily through October - Lollicup Tea Zone - Try Lollicup's "Chill Berry" gourmet frozen yogurt by going online and printing out a $1-off coupon. 150 S.  First St. 920-0433 or http://radiantview.com/blog/2008/02/02/support-a-filipino-owned-business-manuel-ramirez-launches-chill-berry-frozen-yogurt-in-san-jose-ca/#more-253

Wednesday - Specials at Koji Sake Lounge - Join Koji on Wednesday during "Explore the Art of Sake" and get half-off the special sake of the night.  48 S. First St. 287-7199 or www.kojisakelounge.com

Wednesday-Friday and Monday-Tuesday - "Summer 08 Beer and Wine Garden" at Bella Mia - Find $3 drafts in the Fountain Courtyard.  Sit back, relax and enjoy a couple.  3-6 pm.  58 S. First St.  280-1993 or www.bellamia.com
 
Thursday - Wine tasting at Bella Mia - Informal wine tasting with Dave Grice, GM/Wine Director.  6-7:30 pm.  58 S. First St. $25, 280-1993 or www.bellamia.com
 
Thursday - Tania's Tastings at A Perfect Finish - Features a new wine, appellation or spirit, which will be available for significant discounts on tastings and purchases for that day and the following week.  This week's feature Ridge Wines. 7 pm.  55 S. First St.  288-6000 or www.apfwinebar.com  

Thursday through Saturday - Convenient, friendly and affordable valet parking in downtown - Take advantage of valet parking service on San Fernando between Second and Third streets, right outside Fahrenheit, 6 pm to midnight, $8.  For more information, visit www.sjdowntownparking.com

Sunday-Thursday through August 28 - Satay Summer at E & O Trading Company -  Sample signature wood-grilled satay menu for $2 each.   Satays are grilled to order and serve with a variety of dipping sauces.  Pair with our house-made ginger ale for the perfect summer refresher.  96 S. First St.  938-4100 or www.eotrading.com

Film

Wednesdays through August 27 - 8 weeks of 8 genres at Cinema San Pedro - Catch a different genre every week and come early for the pre-screening entertainment.  This Wednesday: Harold and Maude (PG) - cult.  295-3378; www.cinequest.org; 279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com

Saturdays through August 23 - Movies and Music at Cinema St. James - Bring family and friends this summer to watch free movies at dusk every Saturday in the historic St. James Park.  This Saturday: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G).  295-3378; www.cinequest.org; 279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com

At Camera 12

"The Edge of Heaven (Auf Der Anderen Selte)," "Encounters at the End of the World," "The Fall," "Get Smart," "Hancock," "Hellboy II: the Golden Army," "The Incredible Hulk," "Journey to the Center of the Earth," "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl," "Meet Dave," "Mongol," "Sex and The City: The Movie," "Tell No One (Ne Le Dis A Personne)," "WALL-E," "Wanted" and "Young at Heart."

At Camera 3

"The Edge of Heaven (Auf Der Anderen Selte)," and "Tell No One (Ne Le Dis A Personne)."

Camera 12 is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio and South Second Street.  Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St. Admission:  $10 general, $7.50 students with current ID, $7 matinees, and $6.75 seniors 63+ and children 12 and under.  For show times: cameracinemas.com

At the IMAX at The Tech Museum of Innovation:

Now Playing: "The Alps," "Lewis and Clark," and "Sea Monsters." The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 South Market St.  $8, tickets include admission to the museum. Go to www.thetech.org for complete show times and ticket prices.

Kids

Daily - Open registration for Ballet San Jose's Free Boys Ballet Classes - A new summer series of four ballet classes for boys ages 7 and up.  No experience necessary.  Classes held Saturdays through Aug 2. 10-11:30 am.  Ballet San Jose, 40 N. First St.  Free, 288-2820 or www.balletsanjose.org

Wednesday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "My World, My Community Digital Photography Project" - A 10-week digital photography and writing documentary project where teens (13-18 years old) will explore and present their discoveries about downtown.  Plus, teens will earn community service hours.  2-4 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Room 390, Third Floor.  Free, 808-2397 or www.sjlibrary.org or e-mail howiseeitkinglibrary@gmail.com.

Wednesday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "Reading Dogs" - Kids can practice their reading skills with trained canines.   3 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Children's Room, First Floor.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Thursday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "Studio 150" - Join the King Library Children's Room for exciting art activities every Thursday. Children, teens and their families are welcome.   4-5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Children's Room, First Floor.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Thursday and Tuesday - "Music Fun Under the Sun" - Enjoy a live musical experience with the family during lunchtime at the Cadence Amphitheatre.  Noon.  Other dates: July 26, July 29 and July 31.  Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Thursday-Sunday - Children¹s Musical Theatre presents "Babes in Arms" - A classic favorite about a group of teenagers given two weeks to put on a musical production. 7 pm Thurs and Fri; 2 pm and 7 pm Sat; 1 pm Sun.  Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St.  $9-$17, 288-5437 or www.cmtsj.org

Friday - Adventures on the Green - Spend a warm summer day in the Guadalupe River Park with the family and enjoy a festival that includes activity booths and entertainment for all ages.  10 am-2 pm.  Guadalupe River Park.  Free, 298-7657 or www.grpg.org

Saturday - "Green Days" - Children are invited to participate in fun activities and gather information from a variety of local community resources to learn about eco-friendly choices that will help them live "lightly" on our planet and in our community.  Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Tuesday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "Watch it Morph" - Decorate and watch the plastic go from huge to tiny in just a matter of minutes. Create your own design or choose from our patterns. All materials will be provided. This program is for teens 12-18. 2-3:30 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Teen Center, Third Floor. Free, 808-2397 or www.sjlibrary.org

Dancing Downtown

Agenda – Diversity - live music and DJ's on Thursday; Also Planet Reggae with DJ Nappy and Jimmy K on Sunday. 399 S. First St. 287-3991. agendalounge.com.

Azucar – Eclectic Latin American dining. Enjoy a signature infusion Mojito or dine on creatively prepared grilled meats, fresh fish, or pastas. Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 am-3 pm. Dinner: Monday-Saturday, 5-midnight. 71 San Fernando. 293-1121. azucarsj.com

The Blank Club – When there’s not live music, try – Wednesday: The Rubber Room with Andy Average. Thursday: Fascination with DJ David Q, playing '80s new wave, synthpop, new romantic and goth (free before 10 p.m.). DJ Jeff Jagged plays on Friday. Sunday: punk. Monday: karaoke. 9 p.m. 971-8511. theblankclub.com.

Britannia Arms – Crazy to sing on Wednesday and Sunday 173 W. Santa Clara St. Free. 278-1400. britanniaarms.com.

Capers Loft Bar and Bistro – DJ and dancing after 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and live jazz on thursday evening 90 S. Second St.  loftbarandbistro.com

Club Cuccini - Dancing on two floors on weekends. cuccini.com or myspace.com/clubcuccini

Dive bar – This bar includes a full bar, lounge, music and billiards. Open 7 days a week from noon to 2 a.m. 78 E. Santa Clara 288-5252 sjdivebar.com.

Elixir Ultra Lounge – Ultra jazz plays in the background of this lounge, inside South First Billiards. No cover. 420 S. First St. 408-294-7800 sofapool.com.

Fahrenheit Ultralounge – Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant - Tues - Social Industry & Downtown Residents Mixer Night, Wed - Live Music, Thur. DJ's & Dancing, Fri. & Sat. Various events DJ's & Dancing. No Cover. 99 E San Fernando St. 998-9998. fultralounge.com

Habana Club Restaurant – Live music 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with Trio Navegantes. Live salsa 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month with Mambo Tropical. 238 Race St. 998-CUBA (2822) 998cuba.com.

Island Grill – Karaoke on Tuesday, live music Wednesday and Thursday; Jerry Sauceda on Friday and a mix of live and DJ music on Saturday. Island Grill and Bamboo Lounge, 1355 N. Fourth St. Free. 392- 2468. theislandgrill.com.

Johnny V’s – Open every night, Johnny V’s plays deep house music Monday, house music Tuesday, drum and bass Wednesday, disco, funk and electro Thursday, more house music Friday and Saturday, and reggae Sunday. 31 E. Santa Clara St. 947-8470. johnnyvsbar.com.

Mission Ale House – DJ Ice Tuesday and Thursday; live music on Wednesday; DJ Carlos Diaz plays alternative, top 40 and R&B Friday; and Saturday retro lounge features stylish house and retro soul music. 9 p.m. 97 E. Santa Clara St. No cover. 292-4058. missionalehouse.com.

San Jose Bar and Grill – Sunday night DJ dancing. 85 S. Second St. 286-2397.

Smoke Tiki Lounge – 152 Post St. 292-4266. smoketiki.com

Temple Bar and Lounge – Jazz bands and DJs Friday and Saturday. DJ spins on Thursday, too. 52 S. First St. 288-8518.

Toon’s – Rockin’ bands and funky jams seven nights a week. No cover weeknights. 52 E. Santa Clara St. 292-7464. toonsnightclub.com

Vault – Silicon Valley's premier ultra lounge. 81 W. Santa Clara St. 298-1112 vaultultralounge.com.

Vivid – Every Friday and Saturday - Check out the newest club in downtown Studio 8 with VIP Mezzanie's ultra lounge, pole dancing, catwalk dance floor and multiple states. Doors open at 9 p.m. Dress code strictly enforced. 21+ 8 S. First St. 279-4444

Voodoo Lounge – DJ dancing on Wednesday-Saturday; 14 S. Second St. 286-8636. voodooloungesj.com

Sports

Saturday through August 5 - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Pre-Beijing Olympic Games - SJSU host more than 600 U.S. Olympic Team members, coaches and officials.  Athletes will participate in team briefings, apparel distribution, medical screenings and train before departing to Beijing.  San Jose State University, One Washington Square. www.sjsu.edu/news/news_detail.jsp?id=2390  

Classes, conferences, meetings and workshops

Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center

84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 100.  acteva.com/go/ecenter

Thursday - Sole Proprietor Tax Workshop - Learn the rules on common expenses, tax deductions and discuss basic tax knowledge for self-employment.  9:30 am-12:30 pm.  Free   

Saturday - The Business Plan - This seminar will guide you through every step of the planning process and help you determine how to link various aspects of managing your business.  5-8 pm.  $35-$40

Other classes, workshops, conference

Wednesday-Friday - 2008 NATIA Annual Training Conference and Technology Exhibition - The only organization, training and exhibition of its kind, offering its members over 40 hours of specialized training in technical electronic surveillance techniques, procedures, equipment and issues and advanced training workshops that are not available anywhere else.  McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St.  www.natia.org

Monday and July 28 - Paolo's Italian Wine Class Summer Series - Italian wine specialist Luca Vannini will discuss the unique characteristics of Italian wines. Participants will taste six wines per class and a variety of foods served family style to facilitate a discussion of food and wine pairings.  This week: The Super Tuscans.  July 28: The Wines of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia ($65).  6:30 pm.  Paolo's (patio), 333 W. San Carlos St. $75, 294-2558 or www.paolos.com

Tuesday - Silicon Valley's "2008 Book of Lists" Celebration - An annual celebration honoring the valley's top ranking companies, executives and entrepreneurs.  Enjoy food, live music, a robot exhibition, prizes and network at the same time.  5:30-8:30 pm.  San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St.  $70, www.bizjournals.com

Literature/Art

Thursdays - "Paint Live" at Music in the Park - Local artists of all ages are invited to paint on a 16-20 foot wall while listening to live music. 5-9 pm. Plaza de Cesar Chavez.  Free, www.pacsession.com

Saturday - Art Peace opening reception - Pacific Art Collective is teaming up with the Art Ark to create an "Art Peace" exhibition as a benefit for Darfur and the Green Belt Movement International. 6-8:30 pm.  Art Ark, 1035 S. Sixth St. Free, www.pacsession.om

Saturday - ICA Announces presents "Monotype Marathon 2008" - The annual Monotype Marathon brings together artists and collectors to celebrate and support the art of printmaking through a "marathon" of monotype workshops, an exhibition and a silent auction.  5:30-7:30 pm.  ICA, 560 S. First St. 283-8155 or www.sjica.org

Museums and galleries 

Anno Domini // the second coming of art and design – Featured exhibit until June 28 : "The U.S. Department of Homeland Graffiti Liquidation Sale" by Graffiti Research Lab. Featured exhibit until June 21: "fim do mundo" by Stephen Doitschinoff.  Open Noon-8 pm.  Tues-Sat.  366 S. First St. 271-5151. galleryAD.com

Art Object Gallery – Open 1-4 pm.  Thur-Saturday.  592 N. Fifth St.  artobjectgallery.com

Children’s Discovery Museum – Ongoing: The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids.  Featured exhibit: "Alice's Wonderland" and opening June 21 "Top Secret: Mission Toy".  Open 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sat and noon-5 Sun. $7-$8. 180 Woz Way.  298-5437.  cdm.org

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Library – Summer Hours: 8 am-10 pm, Mon-Thurs; 8 am-6 pm, Friday; and 9 am-6 pm, Saturday; and 1-7 pm, Sunday.  Ongoing: Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards.  150 E. San Fernando St.  808-2000 or sjlibrary.org

Green Rice Gallery – Open Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm and Saturday, 1-4 pm.  300 S. First St.  #310.  455-0175 or greenricegallery.com

History San Jose – Online only exhibit: "Lou's Village," “Cannery Life,” “Neighborhoods of San Jose,” “Label Legacy,” and “Dairy Hill.”  Through June 29: ”Becoming American in San Jose.”  Through Sept 21: "A Breath of Plen Air," an exhibition of Santa Clara Valley paintings by local artists.  History Park, 1650 Senter Road.  287-2290 or historysanjose.org

KALEID gallery – Featured artists through July 12: "Cities and Beyond" by Martha Castillo.  "If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will sve you.  If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you" by Eric Taggart.  Open Tues-Fri: Noon-7 pm and Sat: Noon-5 pm.  88 S. Fourth St.  271-5151 or KALEIDgallery.com

MACLA – Through Auguat 9: "El Laboratorio" and "American Deam" by Ruben Ortiz and Favianna Rodriguez.  Open noon-7 pm Wed-Thurs.  Noon-5 pm Fri-Sat  Free  510 S. First St. 998-2783  maclaarte.org

Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery – Open 11 am-4 pm and 6-7:30 pm, Tues and 11 am-4 pm, Wed-Fri.  Art Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square.  924-4328.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum – Ongoing Egyptian historical artifacts and displays.  Open 10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.11 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday.  $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. 1342 Naglee Ave. 947-3636 egyptianmuseum.org

San Jose City Hall – Ongoing: “San Jose: Generations of Innovations and Diversity” and “In Full View: Historic and Contemporary Panoramas.”  200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, 535-8168.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art – Night Moves through June 14: “The Word on the Street” by Ray Beldner.  Until August 2: "Crater Bay Area" by Nora Ligorano and "Memories I'll Never Have" by Brendan Lott.  Open 10 am-5 pm, Tues, Wed, and Fri; 10 am-8 pm, Thurs and Noon-5 pm, Sat.  560 S. First St.  Free, 283-8155 or sjica.org

San Jose Museum of Art – Through August 30: " 01SJ Biennial: Superlight."  Through Oct 19: "Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon."  Through July 6: "Color and Space" by Fred Spratt.  Open 11 am-5 pm Tues-Sun. 110 S. Market St.  $8.  271-6840. sjmusart.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – Through August 24: “Beyond Knitting,” “Pun Intended: The Appliqued Wit of Dorothy Vance,” “In Javanese Moonlight: Sha Sha Higby in Transition,” and “Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garden.”  Open 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Sunday (open from 8-11 pm on the first Friday of every month).  520 S. First St.  $5-$6.50.  Every first Friday of the month is free.  971-0323.  sjquiltmuseum.org

Space 47 –  Open Noon-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment.  47 E. William St.  Free.  505-1974 or space47.org

Tech Museum of Innovation – Open daily 9 am-9 pm.  201 S Market St.  Pricing for regular galleries and one IMAX film is $8 all ages.  Add an additional IMAX film for only $4.  294-8324 or thetech.org

Works/San Jose – Open noon-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday (to 7 pm Thursday), 451 S. First St.  295-8378 or workssanjose.org
 

Coming Up

July 23 - "Have a Heart to Save a Heart" Charity Mixer - Come network, meet new friends and party the night away while extending a hand to save a life. In addition, there will be a fashion show and live band. 8-10 pm.  Motif Ultra Lounge, 389 S. First St.  279-1888

July 26 - People interested in helping Darfur - A day long, outdoor, live music concert/art event to raise awareness about Darfur while helping people to write letters to Congress at the event. Followed by a candle-lit vigil at City Hall at 9 pm.  1-7 pm. Art Ark, 1055 S. Sixth St.

HP Pavilion

hppsj.com

July 26 - AAA Lucha Libre Triplemania (Wrestling) - 7 pm.  $43-$73
 
Aug 14 - Alan Jackson. 8 pm.  $39.50-$79.50
 
Aug 20-24 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus.  Various times.  $15-$95

Sept 6 - Luis Miguel - 8 pm.  $40-$150

Sept 7 - Rodeo de la Decada - 6 pm.  $63-$113

Sept 11 - American Metal and Iron Fight Night at the Tank - 7:30 pm.  $25-$95

Sept 28 - Neil Diamond. 8 pm.  $55-$120

Oct 3-4 - Women of Faith: Infinite Grace Conference - Various times.  $50-$139

Oct 10 - New Kids on the Block.  8 pm. $37.50-$77.50

Oct 19 and 20 - Tina Turner. 7 pm.  $59.50 - $150.00

Traffic

Mineta San Jose International Airport Construction

Over the next several months there will be frequent adjustments to airport roadways and curbsides because of construction near Terminal C, view a complete update at sjc.org/improvement/updates.html

Plenty of parking in Terminal A garage – Drivers parking for a day or more should use this garage and take the blue shuttle bus to Terminal C.  The Terminal A garage is an easy alternative when parking lots may fill during mid-week peaks.

Terminal C – Checkpoints now consolidated for reduced lines and waiting times, the new set up is viewable here sjc.org/inside/termc.pdf.  New hourly parking lot now open, generally for those who are picking up and dropping off passengers.  Entrance to the new lot is from Airport BLVD south of Terminal C, view a map here sjc.org/travelers/overview_map_1207.pdf

Terminal A Roadwork – During the first stage of the Terminal A roadwork in June, the lanes right in front of the International Arrivals Building will be closed.  To help traffic during this period of construction, a temporary detour has been opened to let drivers heading to Terminal C bypass Terminal A.   

Relocation of VTA bus stop at Terminal C – The VTA bus stop at Terminal C for the Route 10 “Airport Flyer” has been relocated to the Terminal C security checkpoint.

BART preparation work

Wednesday-Thursday - The following streets will be closed from 7 am-5 pm due to BART work downtown.

E. Santa Clara St. between Third and San Pedro streets

First St. between E. Santa Clara and St. John streets

Second St. between E. Santa Clara and St. John streets

Market St. between E. Santa Clara and St. John streets

For more information on the BART to Silicon Valley Project or to report concerns, please contact the VTA Community Outreach Department at 321-7575 or TDD for the hearing impaired at 321-2330.

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Editor: Rick Jensen
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